Thursday, January 13, 2011

New Leader/Ender Quilt in the Works


I have a little dilemma...I started piecing these blocks, and now I can't find my magazine with the instructions. In between the blocks is supposed to be strips of 1" finished fabric (two rows, I think). I am going to plug away on the blocks in the meantime. The only unit I need to piece for the blocks is the star points. I am using up my box of 4-patches for the 4-patches (as if that wasn't obvious). Since the 4-patches are elderly, I am cutting strips of fabric from my newer stuff so I don't repeat fabrics too closely together.

I've been gleaning through my collection of many quilt magazines. My tastes have changed, and I'm getting rid of many magazines. I am keeping individual paterns here and there. Those that I want to keep are going in sheet protectors and into a magazine file box. I see that I'm still drawn to the traditional patterns, nothing artsy or wonky here. Precision and small pieces!

My engaged daughter was asking about my making her *ahem* some quilts for her house. She is getting married in June. Just some wall hangings and table runners. Well, maybe a bed quilt and a couch throw, too. A whole new world of quilting opportunity!!

~Joan

3 comments:

momtofatdogs said...

I don't recognize the block, but if I think harder on it & figure out that I have it, I'll email you & let you know!

They are beautiful.

Sam

Gypsy Quilter said...

Wow, what a great block idea. I have 4-patches, hmmmm.

Connie said...

Beautiful blocks and color! I need to get rid of some of my quilt books and other craft books, i have just got to many. Happy sewing!